About Me

How does one introduce themselves when they are about to share everything they are to whomever comes across this blog? How do I explain how I have arrived at this point in my life, where I am booked in for Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery at the age of 28? Hi, My name is Theresa and I am a foodaholic?....no that can't be right.

I have never really lost my 'puppy fat'. I was always the chubby kid and then I became the overweight teenager,  the overweight girl at university, and now the fat girl at work. Clinically speaking, overweight is the wrong word to use, but who is checking right?. By all calculations and medical records, I have been morbidly obese since I hit puberty.

Don't get me wrong, I have lost weight many times over. Lots of weight! No surprise what I am going to say now... I always seem to gain all the weight back on and then some. I have had lots of excuses (obviously). I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I studied a really demanding degree. I work long hours. I don't have time to exercise. My mum is just too good a cook. I have been stressed. I am an emotional eater. The unfortunate truth about excuses is that they are just excuses. I have no excuse really. I am a yoyo dieter.

So here is the thing. I know that I am more than the fat girl! I am sick of being a spectator in my own life! I want more. The fact is that I can't waste time trying another diet that won't work. So here I am, writing to no one in particular about my decision to be sleeved. A desperate attempt to live the life I want to live. A healthy and happy life.

Let's try this again...Hi, My name is Theresa and I am about to start an amazing journey!

x Theresa